Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 AIBS Emerging Public
Policy Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in
the biological sciences who have demonstrated initiative and
leadership in science policy. Recipients receive first-hand
experience at the interface of science and public policy.
Winners receive:
* A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the Biological and
Ecological Sciences Coalition Congressional Visits Day, an annual
event that brings scientists to the nation's capital to advocate for
federal investment in the biological sciences, with a primary focus
on the National Science Foundation. The event will last for two days
and will be held in late March or early April 2013. Domestic travel
and hotel expenses will be paid for the winners.
* Policy and communications training, and information on trends
in federal science funding and the legislative process.
* Meetings with Congressional policymakers to discuss the
importance of federal investments in the biological sciences.
* A 1-year AIBS membership, including a subscription to the
journal BioScience and a copy of "Communicating Science: A Primer for
Working with the Media."
* An award certificate and membership in the EPPLA alumni network.
The 2013 award is open to U.S. citizens enrolled in a graduate degree
program in the biological sciences, science education, or a closely
allied field. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in and
commitment to science policy and/or science education policy. Prior
EPPLA winners and AIBS science policy interns/fellows are not eligible.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, 28 January
2013. The award application can be downloaded at
<http://aibs.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a2886d199362c2554974f78af&id=f94808c288&e=86677c1c7a>http://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html.
